Bushnell H2O Water Proof/Fog Proof Porro Prism Binocular 7x 50 mm Black

My main reason for purchasing these binoculars was that they are supposed to be waterproof. That may be so but optically they do not bear comparison on a number of counts to my 7x50 Zeiss binoculars that have a brighter, wider field of view. The focusing controls are "stiff" and difficult to manipulate whilst viewing which, of course, is necessary!! Yes, indeed they are heavy and all in all I cannot recommend this product.Incidentally I am by trade an astronomer and so I posses a range of optical equipment that includes binoculars, telescopes and camera equipment (telephoto lenses and so forth).

Excellent quality for the price and as good as very expensive alternatives. Clear sharp images,easy to focus well balanced,

Picked up these 7x50 poro prism's for night and marine use. Here's the good and the bad.........GOOD POINTS:Very good value as these 7x50's cost about the same as the bargain Nikon Aculon lines but are more rugged, waterproof and nitrogen filled (no fogging). To get this in top lines like Nikon you're looking at up to twice the price.Excellent armour coating and appears very tough. Eye and lens caps fit nice and tight and the twist up eye cups give excellent eye relief which I need. Multi-coating is also very good and bright at night and being a 7x50 poro prism there's a superb depth of field (the further the front of the lenses are apart, the greater the depth perception).BAD POINTS:Very bulky compared to roof prism's and very heavy at 1 kilo (2-1/4 pounds) and a real neck killer for extended periods of time. Also if you have small hands like mine it's difficult to get to the middle focusing ring which is also very stiff to make it even worse. Also has only a limited adjustment for those with closely set eyes and as a result I can never quite get a single true circular image. sigh......SUMMING UP:Still this 7x50 does make a very good bargain priced binocular for night use at home or on a boat with it's 7 mm exit pupil (the maximum width the human eye can typically open), excellent eye relief, waterproofing and tough as nails. But probably more suitable for those with large and strong hands and not so good for those with small hands and narrow faces.Comes complete with a padded neck strap and a soft sided case which also has a strap.4 stars out of 5.

Excelente calidad siempre con Bushnell. No son ligeros. Añaden bastante peso a la persona que los carga, pero asi es esto con este tipo de equipos. Se ve extremadamente nítido y dan gran poder de visión. Yo los uso para ir a la montaña y mirar las estrellas. Aunque están más enfocados a la visualización de animes.

This is the 2nd pair of this make/model of binoculars we have purchased. We use them for marine boating and they work very well. Very happy with purchase!